So glad to know I’m not the only one! I think it may also be because I’m getting older, although I’m only 30, so there should still be a few good fertility years left in me.

Bree –

Thanks for letting me know about your partner. I’m glad Clomid worked for her. It’s not that I’m uncomfortable with Clomid or other invasive interventions per se, but it’s hard for me to wrap my head around going from no interventions at all (including insems, since all mine have been at home) to suddenly going on what seem to be pretty heavy duty meds. I’m feeling a bit better about the prospect today than I was yesterday…. I guess I will just wait and see what the doc says in a couple weeks. I am still going to try this next cycle – maybe a waste of money, but after taking a break the past couple of months I didn’t want to wait.

I get the feeling that these interventions might run counter to your comfort level, but they worked for us. It was especially nice to know that the timing was exact (although squinting at OPKs had its charms… at first). Her luteal phases went up to 14 days and she got pregnant on the second Clomid cycle with a singleton.

Myself, I’ve been on Clomid for five cycles and Femara for three. My lining, follicle growth and luteal phases have been textbook. Obviously I’m not a poster child for early success, but I can tell you that the side effects on the lowest dose have been minimal to non-existent. I had one cycle with too many follicles (four dominant, three potential) but have otherwise had between one and three. A comfortable number for me.

Whatever you choose, invasive or alternative (there have GOT to be alternatives like accu or supplements or progesterone, right?), it will be the right thing for you! Best of luck.

And yep, chemical pregancies can totally mess with your cycles. It totally sucks.